The worst 1990 Pierce Fire Truck problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: rear wheel drive fire trucks equipped with midland two-way check valves. These valves can deteriorate in high cycle use, and do not meet the sae j1410 recommendations for pneumatic valves designed to operate in commercial air brake vehicles.
- Risk
- The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the double check valves on these vehicles. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1‑888‑974‑3723.
Recall number 01V137000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- What is wrong
- The key which secures the power steering pump mating gear to the pump drive shaft breaks and falls out, allowing the mating gear to spin on the shaft of the power steering pump, resulting in a loss of power steering.
- Risk
- The loss of power steering without prior warning causesan increased effort to steer the vehicle, and if the vehicle is in motion whenpower steering loss occurs, could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect the gear, key, keyway, and pump shaft and replace any damaged or worn parts. Install new key and shaft collar with set screw and tighten to 10 foot pounds.
Recall number 92V049000 · Recall details
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Is the 1990 Pierce Fire Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Pierce Fire Truck.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Pierce Fire Truck?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1990 Pierce Fire Truck have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and steering.
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